Stu was larger than life in more ways than one, he was well-loved and connected with so many people. He was generous, kind and fun-loving.
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Celebrating the life of
Stu Halson
1965 – 2025
Please join us to celebrate Stu’s life at The Mount Without, Bristol
Monday 28th April 2025
Our ceremony will start at 12:30, so please arrive 10-15 minutes beforehand.
Our ceremony will be followed by a ‘bring and share’ reception in The Crypt
Everything you need to know
Getting there
The Mount Without, Upper Church Lane, Bristol BS2 8FN
By car: There is no private parking for The Mount Without. The nearest car park is the NCP on Trenchard Street. If you exit on foot at level 8 on Perry Road, it is a 3-minute walk if approaching the venue via Lower Church Lane, Old Park Hill and Upper Church Lane. There is also meter pay parking on St Michael’s Hill. For disabled parking there, a single yellow line operates outside The Open Arms pub on St Michael’s Hill where you can park all day.
By rail: The Mount Without is approximately 30 minutes walk from Temple Meads railway station, or 5-10 minutes by taxi.
By bus: Bristol bus station is a ten-minute walk from the venue, a hub for buses from across the region as well as coaches from further afield operated by National Express.
What 3 words: ///sudden.paid.dined
Flowers: Please bring a single stem flower or foliage to lay on Stu’s coffin at the beginning of the ceremony.
What to wear: Smart casual and comfortable; colours and patterns are welcome – except for red!
For the ‘Bring and Share’ Reception: Please bring cold savoury or sweet finger food and take directly to The Crypt to give to Claire and her team, who are co-ordinating the catering.
Donate in memory of Stu Halson
If you feel moved to make a donation in Stu’s memory, his family has chosen the RNLI as their charity.